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Faculty awarded honor from the Association for Higher Education and Disability

July 22, 2018

Faculty awarded honor from the Association for Higher Education and Disability

Disability access leader Lisa Meeks was recognized for her significant impact on inclusion and access for people with disabilities.

Lisa Meeks, Ph.D., Clinical Lecturer

Lisa Meeks, Ph.D., clinical lecturer, was awarded the 2018 Honor for Meritorious Contribution from the Association for Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) this month. This award recognizes individuals and groups whose vision, values, efforts and/or accomplishments have had a significant impact on inclusion and access for people with disabilities.

In a July 2018 statement from AHEAD, Meeks was honored for "her unprecedented contribution to access and inclusion for students with disabilities in health science and medical education. Her work over the last decade has impacted policy and practice at a national level.